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Why the European Central Bank’s new regime matters more than you think
Analysis The ECB has said it will tolerate higher inflation and it won’t be raising interest rates for quite some time. It’s another big clue for markets – but they remain unconvinced. That’s a mistake, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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Get set for the next inflation scare
News The “reflation trade” is coming under pressure. But politicians’ ongoing fiscal splurge means that inflation will come eventually.
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Why the UK's 2.5% inflation is a big deal
Editor's letter After years of inflation being a financial-assets problem, it is now an “ordinary things” problem too, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But central banks still insist it is transitory.
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It might be time for the reflation trade to spark back into life
Analysis Many investors have taken the view that inflation will be “transitory”. But with both UK and US figures higher than expected, it might be time to reconsider, says John Stepek, The "reflation" trade could be back on.
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UK inflation hits three-year high as economy opens up
News UK inflation hit 2.5% in June – the highest since August 2018. Saloni Sardana looks at what's behind the rise and what it means for interest rates.
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Just how much of a threat is rising inflation?
Briefings Investors are getting spooked by the prospect of rising prices. But how much of a threat is that really? Simon Wilson reports
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It’s a tug of war between reflation and deflation – who will win?
Analysis Markets are conflicted – half believe inflation won't take off, and half think we’re in for some serious inflation. One of these views is wrong, says John Stepek. But which one?
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Inflation is coming, says the Bank of England – but don't expect us to react
Analysis The Bank of England is confident we’ll see inflation, but says it’s going to keep interest rates where they are and carry on printing money. John Stepek explains what that means for you.
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The MoneyWeek Podcast: inflation and what to do about it
Podcasts John and Merryn talk about the latest inflation figures and ask if it really is a temporary thing, Plus, the origin myth of the 2% target; demographics, and why old people aren't as frugal as they used to be; and what to buy now.
